Family-Friendly Activities in Rockaway!  

Rockaway Beach has been welcoming vacationers since 1909. This beloved coastal town, nestled in between Manzanita and Pacific City, offers great restaurants and shopping, endless outdoor activities, and 7 miles of sandy, open beach. Rockaway makes for a great family-friendly destination and is a treasured vacation location anytime of the year!  

Ready to plan your Rockaway getaway with Oregon Beach Vacations? We have a wonderful collection of vacation rentals waiting to welcome your family to the Oregon Coast! 

Here are a few of our favorite activities that the whole family can enjoy:  

Beach Bakeshop  

Start your day the local way with a fresh cup of coffee or hot chocolate and a house-made pastry. Try their bacon-cheddar “biscones,” a cross between a biscuit and a scone, irresistible cinnamon rolls, and their sand dollar hand pies.  

Hit the Beach 

Rockaway’s long sandy stretch of beach has been drawing families for generations. Dip your toes in the sand, build a sandcastle, beachcomb, fly a kite, and gather around a bonfire as you watch the sunset over the glimmering Pacific Ocean.  

Lake Lytle  

A favorite pastime of the locals is to drop a line and spend the day relaxing at Rockaway Beach’s largest lake. Lytle Lake covers 65 acres with a boat launch and a fishing dock. The lake is stocked from mid-March through early May with large-mouth bass, and cutthroat and rainbow trout. 

Fly a Kite

The largest kite flying contest in the Northwest happens at Rockaway Beach every August. Flamingo Jim’s Gifts and Clothing offers a large selection of colorful kites and other beach-themed souvenirs. Pick up a kite, head to the beach, and discover why Rockaway Beach is a kite flyer’s dream location. 

Take a Tasty Tour 

Jump in the car and head to nearby Tillamook Creamery where you can take a self-guided tour, shop for a gift or souvenir at the market store and indulge in some creamy Tillamook ice cream served on a waffle cone at the café.  

Give Crabbing a Try 

Head to Kelly’s Brighton Marina, where you can toss a crab trap right off their dock or take a guided crab catching excursion in beautiful Nehalem Bay. The friendly and knowledgeable crew will even show you how to clean and cook your catch of the day. They can also provide you with any gear and equipment you may need for a fun and memorable day of crabbing.   

All Aboard

Step back in time and enjoy a relaxing ride along the scenic Tillamook Bay and the Oregon Coast behind a vintage diesel locomotive or authentic steam locomotive! Check out the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad’s regularly offered routes as well as special events like Easter Eggstravaganza Train, St Patrick’s Pub Train and Spring Splendor Excursion.

Get Your New Year Rockin’ with a Getaway to Rockaway Beach!  

Discover all the fun to be had this year in Rockaway Beach – a beloved vacation destination. We have a lovely collection of vacation rentals to suit all sizes and budgets. Some of our homes are pet friendly too, so the whole family can get in on the fun! Come stay and play with us today!